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Counseling Kickoff Lesson Plan

Introduce the student to the counseling process, build initial rapport through a simple icebreaker game, and collaboratively set a first counseling goal to ensure comfort and clarity for future sessions.

Establishing trust and clear expectations in the first session helps the student feel safe, engaged, and informed, laying a strong foundation for effective counseling and goal attainment.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Introductions

2 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity: Getting to Know You

5 minutes

Step 3

Counseling Overview Discussion

4 minutes

Step 4

Set Initial Goals and Expectations

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

1 minute

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Counseling Kickoff

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